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FG55 YVN

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,772 mi
Last recorded114,772 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 YVN
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 114,772 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 112,847 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 110,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 110,616 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 108,642 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 106,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 106,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 95,228 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 91,700 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 87,751 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 87,751 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 78,879 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 76,948 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2016 76,948 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2015 71,746 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 67,111 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 60,368 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 53,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 41,100 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 26,179 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 26,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 17,384 miles

wiper blades splitting ,,,,both front tyres 3mm approx

How Reliable is the Hyundai Matrix?

Based on 303,058 MOT tests across 19,663 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,289
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
19,663
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,124
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,749
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,166
position lamp(s) not working 5,875
Registration plate lamp not working 5,304
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FG55 YVN is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,423 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Matrix fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG55 YVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Matrix typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG55 YVN registered?

FG55 YVN is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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